[dpffmedic]

I have a 1968 Mustang coupe. I'm putting a 1999 ford 302 block in it. The car was an automatic. The motor will be producing 300hp. I am looking to put in a 5 or 6 speed manual transmission, on a budget. I found some sites with the history and terchnical information on the WC and NWC T5, T56, TKO etc. and want to know what to stay away from, how can I tell if the tranmission came from a V8. Will it match up to my application. There were just so many different models made over the years.

 

[YLDPONY]

Something like a Z-spec T5 would serve you fine.

 

[2Manystangs]

most of the 6spd are for mod motors, yes they can be adapted but that rarely falls under "budget"...look for a 80s-93 T5 from a Mustang GT, they are plentiful on ebay and such

 

[86Lx]

I've got a new HD T-5 from jegs that I bought a year ago and I've barely driven the car and have never launched from anything under a 20mph roll and its already whining. I only make 298HP/327TQ, I wanted a TKO but my tailshaft seal went out and bombed my stock T-5 so I needed something in a hurry. I'm just hoping it lasts until I get this thing boosted so I can roast it and upgrade.

Long story short....T-5's are crap with anything near 300hp. What about an auto with a nice hard shifting shift kit?

 

[dpffmedic]

What about the Tremec 3650?
Is this still considered a T5?
Will it line up?

 

[Nikon1021]

you could run the ford racing tremec cobra r trans. you'll need the cobra r bellhousing so it'll mate up to the block.

 

[Nikon1021]

i think the Tremec 3650 has some issues and would stay away. they might be hit or miss, but very common.

 

[YLDPONY]

The 1995 Cobra R used a 3550, not a 3650. I could be mistaken, but I believe 3650s are only for mod engines.

 

[Gearbox94]

Look into the 3350 they are a pretty stout tranny. My cousin has a fox with a mild 302 pushing 320HP and 330 something torque and he power shifts the crap out of it and i mean he really beats on it and its holds up quite nice.

 

[Smurf stang]

Honestly what you want to do is to get a normal T5 WC and rebuild it or have it rebuilt with Astro gear set or look at the Astro website for some of their rebuilds that are beefed up.

 

[YLDPONY]

Honestly what you want to do is to get a normal T5 WC and rebuild it or have it rebuilt with Astro gear set or look at the Astro website for some of their rebuilds that are beefed up.

I agree. I would definitely use a fox input shaft length/bearing retainer/bell housing. That said, Astro and G-Force transmissions make some very heavy duty T5s.

 

[foxyfoxy91]

I am in the market too. Called up Astro to get a tranny and they are out, or on backorder. They should have more by the holidays he said. Meanwhile I found a used TKO600, clutch, pressure plate, bellhousing, aluminum driveshaft, crossmember, and moser 31 spline axles for $2000

 

[Gearbox94]

I am in the market too. Called up Astro to get a tranny and they are out, or on backorder. They should have more by the holidays he said. Meanwhile I found a used TKO600, clutch, pressure plate, bellhousing, aluminum driveshaft, crossmember, and moser 31 spline axles for $2000

Ooooo thats not bad at all

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